Biography
Date of Birth
22 December 1990, Brignoles, Var, France
Birth Name
Jean-Baptiste Maunier
Nickname
JB
Jean-Bapt
Height
6' 4½" (1.94 m)
Trivia
Is a singer of the choral of Saint Marc. He sang in a church of Lyon(France) for many years.
Is a fan of Marilyn Manson.
He was chosen for the part of Pierre Morhange in The Chorus (2004) mainly because he had the right look.
He sang his own solos in The Chorus (2004), as he was part of the choir providing the vocals.
His father also used to sing in a church choir. Jean-Baptiste continued this tradition.
After The Chorus (2004) was released, he received around 100 letters a week.
Although he generally sings classical music, he also enjoys listening to pop music.
Attends a private Catholic school in France.
Toured with his choir through France and also to Japan and Canada.
Was offered many roles since appearing in The Chorus (2004) but turned them all down, except for a tele-movie he will appear in.
Released a single CD.
Says some of his favourite bits of music are parts of Mozart and Rossini.
Says he can't access the money he has earned until he is 18, but he is already thinking about spending it. He would like a car and an apartment.
Says he wants to become a sports journalist, if not an actor, when he grows up.
Was told by his co-star in The Chorus (2004) Gérard Jugnot that if he wanted to continue acting, he would have to take classes. So he decided to take theatre classes.
Jean-Baptiste's father's name is Thierry Maunier. He is a cameraman.
Jean-Baptiste's mother's name is Muriel Maunier.
Since making The Chorus (2004), he has quit the choir he made the film with, Les Petits Chanteurs de Saint-Marc.
Sings duets regularly with Clemence Saint-Preux.
